Chapter 162 - 159: The Sun Goddess Temple in Fusang Valley
Speaking of Enlightenment Dao, he had secluded himself for seven days to refine his True Qi, and after emerging from seclusion, he and several brothers went to Yingzhou Island.
In Ancient Times, Yingzhou was also known as Fusang due to the presence of a Divine Fusang Tree on the island. This tree nurtured a three-legged Golden Crow named Taiyi. From the Dao comes one; one begets two; two beget three; three gives birth to all things. Those born with three legs are extraordinarily gifted, let alone possessing the name Taiyi, representing "Qi" in the aphorisms of the Taoist Sect, the Innate Qi.
Now, Yuan Shi Immortal Monarch and Tathagata were expounding on the Dao, clearly indicating their disinterest in having disciples interfere in the mortal realm’s Way of the Dao and allowing it to develop freely for a while. This balance was temporarily not to be disrupted, as it would instigate a fierce conflict between Buddhism and Daoism. Thus, Enlightenment Dao was not in a rush. He could, for the moment, rest assured and deal with other matters. The rise and fall of the Human Path still had to wait until Yuan Shi Immortal Monarch and Tathagata concluded their teachings before he could intervene. Therefore, Enlightenment Dao could put this matter aside for now.
On the day he emerged from seclusion, Ox Demon King could hardly wait and said, "You’re finally out; let’s hurry to Yingzhou!"
Enlightenment Dao chuckled and said, "Are you so eager to have someone accompany you in becoming an ox? You’re dragging me out as soon as I leave seclusion."
Ox Demon King said, "There’s no time to delay; the sooner it’s done, the better, to avoid constant worry and annoyance."
Enlightenment Dao then nodded and responded, "Alright, let’s go then. Where are the other brothers?"
After a whistle, five other Demon Kings arrived, along with the Jade-faced Fox, and gathered there.
"Let’s go, we’ll all head to Yingzhou together and see what this Yamata no Orochi is all about," the Macaques King said, eager to encounter these beings born with nine heads.
Ox Demon King had Hu Li ride his Bishui Golden-eyed Beast, also known as a water-repelling Golden-eyed Beast, a mystical creature with the bloodline of an ancient Qilin, especially adept in Escape Technique, capable of navigating both sky and sea with supreme ease. The sea was its strongest environment. Since Hu Li’s mana was weak, barely at the level of a Taiyi Golden Immortal’s First Heaven, she naturally couldn’t keep up with the Demon Kings’ speed of escape; thus, Ox Demon King had her ride his mount.
Enlightenment Dao then said, "Yingzhou Island lies beyond the Eastern Sea. This journey will probably take about a day, right?"